Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient Rehab - PRN

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide medically prescribed therapy across life span, from child to geriatric patients, following population-specific guidelines and safety goals.

You will deliver care to diverse age groups, evaluate progress, and document outcomes while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient recovery and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Current license holder of the Georgia Board.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Graduate of an approved school for Speech and Language Therapy.
• One year internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed therapy to restore function across ages.
• Develop and implement a plan of care aligned with medical findings.
• Evaluate and reassess patients regularly with proper documentation.
• Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document treatment procedures per standards and payer guidelines.
• Aim for cost-effective, high quality patient outcomes and discharge planning.

Skills

Speech-language pathologist

Communication skills

Education

Georgia licensure or eligibility

Job description

Job Category

Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary Provides medically prescribed therapy within NGHS’ programs to help restore function; prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; and help the patient to reach maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Provides care/service that meets the developmental needs of patients across the life span as appropriate to the patient population and as indicated on the skills and competency.

This position will care for patients in the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: Current license holder of the Georgia Board.

Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree.

Graduate of an approved school for a Speech and Language Therapy.

Minimum Experience: Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: One (1) year Internship. Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Has skills as determined by accredited educational institutes requirements to provide patient care that meets developmental needs across the life span

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides cost-effective and high quality care to patients served.
• Establishes a plan of care consistent with the medical findings and physician orders.
• Thoroughly evaluates, monitors, and reassesses all patients on a timely basis as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
• Coordinates all patient care and demonstrates consistent clinical competencies.
• Documents treatment procedures within the appropriate professional standards of practice and in compliance with department and third party payors guidelines.
• Accomplishes good clinical outcomes (using national benchmarks and comparing to others in the same service area) and designs proactive discharge plans utilizing a team approach as demonstrated by cost management of patient stay and utilization for outside resources.
• Contributes to the effective operation of the department.
• Consistently meets and exceeds department productivity standards (monthly average).
• Demonstrates good time management and organizational skills to minimize patient waiting time, and improve efficiency.
• Peer, physician, and patient feedback positive and manager observation positive.
• Communicates effectively and demonstrates good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Consistently initiates positive and professional communication with medical and department staff as evidenced by peer review and observation.
• Demonstrates flexibility by pro-actively resolving conflicts, scheduling problems, and completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Exhibits effective team work and interdisciplinary team building skills as evidenced by manager observation, peer review, and other departments feedback, i.e. nursing.
• The therapist has a direct positive influence on the organization’s efforts to improve customer service (i.e. offers to assist patients, families and visitors, maintains a positive demeanor, facilitates a positive perception of NGHS and The Rehabilitation Institute, etc.).
• Completes other duties and assignments assigned by the Manager in a timely manner.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Light, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%
• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

Job Requires

Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special:

a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do.

Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.